jonhancock
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- Joined
- Apr 29, 2011
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- Car
- 2001 E55 AMG & 2010 E63 AMG
Greetings fellow MB aficionados. I have a 2001 facelift W210 E55 in Obsidian black which I've owned for the past 5 years and looked after well - regular oil and filter changes on engine and gearbox, spark plug changes every 3 years and kept her nice and clean in and out. It's a wonderful car to drive and the interior is sumptuous. The engine and auto box are simply divine.
However.... yep you guessed it... the infamous rust, particularly around the front and rear wheel arches, though elsewhere it's not appeared (yet...).
I've had a few quotes to replace the wheel arches and clean up the bodywork generally at around £3,000. My question really is, is it worth it - and do you think these quotes are in the right ballpark?
I've considered selling the car, but it the current state with the wheel arches, not sure I'd get more than £1,500. And if I spent £3,000 on 'fixing' them, then not sure sure I'd get my money back there either.
I'd like to keep the car, but it's unsightly and embarrassing with the rusty arches.
Appreciate all any any comments/advice/recommendations from the forum experts - anyone who has had a similar task - how have you repaired the rust - how much did it cost - where did you have it done.
Many thanks.
However.... yep you guessed it... the infamous rust, particularly around the front and rear wheel arches, though elsewhere it's not appeared (yet...).
I've had a few quotes to replace the wheel arches and clean up the bodywork generally at around £3,000. My question really is, is it worth it - and do you think these quotes are in the right ballpark?
I've considered selling the car, but it the current state with the wheel arches, not sure I'd get more than £1,500. And if I spent £3,000 on 'fixing' them, then not sure sure I'd get my money back there either.
I'd like to keep the car, but it's unsightly and embarrassing with the rusty arches.
Appreciate all any any comments/advice/recommendations from the forum experts - anyone who has had a similar task - how have you repaired the rust - how much did it cost - where did you have it done.
Many thanks.